Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Beer et al. v. GoBrands, Inc.
22-cv-7386, C.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2022)
gopuff’s Fam Subscriptions Program
(a subscription plan for grocery deliveries)
Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who sign up for free trial offers will be automatically enrolled in monthly subscriptions
Pending
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.